Everything you need to know about comminuted products

Comminuted products are positioned as a perfect solution in the food and beverage industry thanks to the complete use of fruit.

What are comminuted products?

Comminuted products are thick, aseptic products that result from processing and concentrating fruit.It is a puree derived from whole citrus fruits. Unlike other juices and purees, which are made from whole fruits, citrus fruits are produced from the endocarp without including the outer layers. However, when comminute is produced, all these parts are included by a mechanical process that converts them directly into pulp. The final product is sieved to get rid of the seeds and, in some cases, can be processed with other fruit puree to give it a unique flavour, according to each customer’s needs.

With comminuted, 100% of the fruit can be utilised as everything is used in the process. It has a unique competitive advantage as it uses all of the fruit and thus achieves an exceptional flavour.

What is the difference between purees and comminuted?

Most purees are made with only the fresh part of the fruit (the rest of the fruit can be used for other products such as peels or citrus essential oils), but comminuted fruit uses the whole fruit. All parts of the fruit undergo a mechanical process that turns them into pulp.

What are the advantages of orange and lemon comminuted?

 For the food and beverage industry we find different benefits among which we can highlight:

• Nutrients: Orange and lemon comminuted fruits contain a large amount of nutrients such as vitamin C, folic acid and antioxidants. These nutrients can be beneficial to health and also contribute to a longer shelf life of the final product.
• Flavour and aroma: Both types of comminuted are highly valued thanks to their flavour and aroma, which are intense and characteristic of the fresh fruit they come from. This makes them a star product in the production of beverages and foodstuffs that require an intense citrus flavour.
• Packaging and transport: Because they are liquid and have a long shelf life, they are easy to store and transport, which can reduce transport costs for the customer.